The Veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus with associated plantar fasciitis has resulted in the loss of use of both feet, which qualifies him for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on this condition.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus and associated plantar fasciitis have caused a significant functional impairment to his feet, resulting in loss of use as defined by VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral pes planus, plantar fasciitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- August 21, 2019
- Citation
- 19164613
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a medical opinion on whether plantar fasciitis was aggravated by active duty training.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew the appeals for service connection for bilateral pes planus, obstructive sleep apnea, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for multiple conditions, including an acquired psychiatric disorder, sleep apnea, hypertension, and various musculoskeletal and skin disabilities.
- Granted
The Board granted a separate rating of 10 percent for bilateral plantar fasciitis effective February 1, 2023.
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